Florida State University College of Law has climbed 10 spots to secure the No. 38 position overall in the U.S. News & World Report’s annual survey of the nation’s top public and private law schools. The College of Law shares this ranking with Emory University, UC Irvine, Fordham University, and the University of Florida. “This is […]
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6th Circuit Jnc Announces Circuit Court Judicial Vacancy
The Sixth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission announces a judicial vacancy in the Circuit Court due to the resignation and retirement of Circuit Court Judge George Jirotka. The Sixth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission seeks applications for nominations from all persons who meet the eligibility requirements set forth in the Florida Constitution. Applicants must be able to […]
Parental kidnapping, ex parte orders, and vexatious litigant on this week’s Florida Bar News briefs
The latest edition of Florida Bar News Briefs, a weekly podcast dedicated to what’s happening in the legal profession, is now available with stories including: A House panel voting unanimously late last week to give victims of parental kidnapping the right to sue for damages. The Florida Legislature passing a bill that requires the clerks of […]
Collier County Legal Aid honors George A. Wilson as a Champion of Justice
George A. Wilson The Legal Aid Service of Collier County (LASCC) has selected George A. Wilson of Wilson & Johnson in Naples as its 2025 Champion of Justice Award honoree. The award will be presented at LASCC’s Rockin’ Blues Bash fundraiser event to be held on May 1 at The Maddox in Naples. Click Here […]
Whistleblower accuses Florida House member of retaliation
A former employee of a member of the Florida House of Representatives has said he was retaliated against after he reported the lawmaker’s unlawful employment practices. Daniel Jesus Lopez filed his complaint April 2 in Osceola County Circuit Court against the Florida House of Representatives and Representative Paula Stark, a Republican who represents the 47th […]